Quantum Software Developer - FTQC Software (Intermediate to Senior)
Xanadu Quantum Technologies18 hours ago
Toronto, CanadaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize quantum compilation and Quantum Error Correction infrastructure for utility-scale quantum workflows.
- Translate QEC and fault-tolerant computing research into robust, production-grade software features.
- Translate quantum circuits into optimized intermediate and low-level representations that interface with hardware control system APIs.
- Collaborate with Core, Compilation, Performance, Architecture, Hardware, and Research teams to integrate advanced execution pipelines.
- Maintain the quantum software ecosystem through documentation, testing, code review, and high-quality contributions.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent deep industry experience.
- Education, training, or professional experience in quantum computing, quantum information, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience developing with or extending quantum computing or Quantum Error Correction libraries.
- Ability to translate complex QEC schemes into concrete, optimized software implementations.
- Familiarity with classical or quantum compilation workflows and intermediate representations.
- Production-grade Python and C++ software development experience focused on clean, modular, and maintainable code.
- Experience with unit, integration, and system-level testing, continuous integration pipelines, and code review workflows.
- Ability to translate complex mathematical or scientific descriptions into efficient software implementations.
- Preferred experience includes a research focus on QEC or FTQC, advanced QEC frameworks, QEC software packages, MLIR or LLVM, hardware control systems, FPGA interfaces, low-level instruction sets, large-scale software packages, complex APIs, developer toolkits, and open-source scientific or quantum computing frameworks.
- Preferred contributions to the PennyLane or Catalyst ecosystem.
Benefits
- Eligible for equity and benefits.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, safe, equitable, and barrier-free workplace.
- Accommodation support is available during the recruitment process.